Madison Park Technical Vocational High School is a public vocational technical high school located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is the only technical vocational high school located in within the city of Boston. It is part of Boston Public Schools.
Serving 1,121 students in grades 9-12, Madison Park Technical Vocational High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Park High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Roxbury Crossing, MA, covering approximately 49.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 7.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School's student population of 1,121 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,121 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
School Motto
Dream, Achieve, Succeed!
School Rankings
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Park Technical Vocational High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1609 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
78%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
School Mascot
Cardinals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Park Technical Vocational High School's ranking?
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School is ranked #1609 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Park Technical Vocational High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Park Technical Vocational High School is 78%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Madison Park Technical Vocational High School?
1,121 students attend Madison Park Technical Vocational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Madison Park Technical Vocational High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Park Technical Vocational High School?
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Madison Park Technical Vocational High School offer ?
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Madison Park Technical Vocational High School part of?
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Madison Park Technical Vocational High School located?
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School is located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Roxbury Crossing, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Roxbury.
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